2016 Franco Molino Barbera d'Alba

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Sunday, November 29, 2020 - 100% Barbera
from a 1.4 ha parcel in Vigna Sarmassa (commune of Barolo) at 250 m
with southern exposure, marly soil, and vines planted in 1951 and 2000.
Manual harvest.
~10-day traditional fermentation in steel tanks
with soft frequent remounting of the must. Malolactic.
Aged 12 months in big French oak casks of 1.500 –3.000 L.
14.5% Abv. ~10,000 bottles.
Proprietors: Silvana Molino and spouse Piercarlo Bergadano

A(ccuray)=2: Med ruby/garnet. Robust enticing varietal.
B(alance)=3: Ripe fruit with vibrant acid structure.
C(omplexity)=2: Dark berries, tobacco, mocha.
D(epth)=1: Round mouthfeel. Average length and finish.

Wine Tally Score [2,3,2,1]= 8/10

Excellent barbera from within the commune of Barolo.

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